Roku remains one of the best streaming devices, but many users miss its hidden menus. These secret screens offer shortcuts to performance settings, diagnostics, and network options, useful for both hackers and regular users. Access them via remote button combos, similar to video game cheat codes, or through Roku's free smartphone app.

The developer menu lets you sideload apps and manage developer settings. Press Home × 3 > Up × 2 > Right > Left > Right > Left > Right. For network settings, use Home × 5 > Right > Left > Right > Left > Right. The Wireless Secret Screen checks signal strength and speed, accessible with Home × 5 > Up > Down > Up > Down > Up.

Adjust ad preferences via Secret Screen 2 (Home × 5 > Up > Right > Down > Left > Up), and view detailed diagnostics like memory and battery in the Platform Secret Screen (Home × 5 > Fast Forward > Down > Rewind > Down > Fast Forward). HDMI settings and Channel Info menus are also available.

For serious issues, the reset screen (Home × 5 > Fast Forward × 3 > Rewind × 2) allows factory resets. These hidden menus can resolve app crashes and startup freezes, making them valuable tools for any Roku owner.